High Court Affirms Service Tax Department's Audit Authority u/r 5A Post-GST; Dismisses Challenge to Government's Power.

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....Power of service tax department to Audit and seek information - Post GST era - The said Rule 5A is, even otherwise, relatable to Clause (k) of Section 94 (2), since the said Rule – while casting an obligation on the assessee to produce the records, he is obliged to maintain under the Finance Act, 1994, simultaneously empowers the Competent Authorities to ensure compliance of the said obligation. Thus, we reject the submission of learned senior counsel for the Petitioner that the Central Government lacked the authority and competence to frame Rule 5A. - HC....